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    Silver Queen Cafe

    4.6 (477 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Gina R.

    As a furloughed government employee, times like this can be really tough. So, it was a pleasant surprise to discover this hidden gem offering a free meal nearby. Before arriving, I made a reservation through their website, which was quick and easy. Once we got there, it was immediately clear why reservations were needed; the restaurant is small and cozy. Still, it's beautifully decorated, spotless, and has a warm, inviting atmosphere. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the chef, possibly the owner personally greeted us and showed us to our table. We were served right away and informed that three options were available for the "furlough meal," (Hamilton Smashburger, Spicy chicken sandwich, and the Black Bean burger), with the option to order from the regular menu at cost. We both chose the "Hamilton Smashburger," which came with house fries or garlic fries and a drink (the garlic fries were fantastic!). The burger itself was clearly homemade, juicy, and so big I couldn't finish it in one sitting. I ended up taking the rest home, repurposing it on a fresh bun, and was grateful to have grabbed some of their homemade ketchup, it was that good! Even though the meal was completely complimentary, I left a small tip for our wonderful waitress/bartender (I usually tip more but did what I could). We were kindly invited to return, whether the furlough continues or just to try other dishes, and encouraged to make another reservation.

    Hamilton Smashburger with garlic herb fries
    LaVonn T.

    This was my 1st time here.. We ordered the Hamilton Smashburger that came with garlic herb fries.. The food was so good.. came with a horseradish mayo & homemade house ketchup.. The house ketchup was very good with the fries.. It reminded me of apple butter but delicious.. When we walked in we were greeted and everyone was very polite.. Great Hospitality!! The ambiance of this cafe was very personable.. It was very cozy and great for a date night.. Or just having a meal with friends..

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    Ken Y.

    Silver Queen is one of the absolute best restaurants in the entire city, HANDS DOWN. Once a residence in its past life, it's now a kitschy, chill spot filled with plants, consignment art and R&B music. Staff is consistently friendly with extensive menu knowledge. Shout out to Karen, who's been working there for some years now! No idea why I'm just getting around to reviewing my spot after all these years, but here goes... On my recent visit, I came with friends determined to pay SQ yet another visit. We got a few things to share: The peach French toast was unbelievably good. The Southerners in our group all agreed that it had a bread pudding consistency that was nothing but the truth. Peaches and the crumble took it to the next level. One friend ordered scrambled eggs, bacon, and grits which were clearly a hit. Another friend got the brined chicken sandwich which is always a good choice- crispy outside and tender flavorful inside. Great sides of potatoes and braised greens are never a bad choice. I had an omelette off of the featured item menu, and it did not disappoint. Overall, it's consistently a great place that I encourage everyone to check out.

    Faith Maya O.

    Stopped by on Halloween for the Federal Worker freebie they are offering and they did not disappoint! They have meter parking outside on the street but there is a CVS parking lot nearby (just saying). They stay open pretty late which is also nice. I got the pickle brined fried chicken sandwich with fries & a ginger ale. The sandwich was good and so were the fries! It's a bit bready and the chicken could have been seasoned a bit more but customer service was excellent. If you're a federal worker or someone who wants good food in this area, def stop by!!

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    Jac B.

    Well we had been recommended this place by several people and were a little disappointed; hopefully just a fluke. They have a cute cozy interior and a few little tables outside. Our server took very good care of us. We ordered the special which was a $29 duck breast eggs benedict and a side of scrapple. The scrapple was great and hot. The flavors for the main dish were good but aside from the eggs themselves, the rest of the dish was lukewarm to cold which gave the grits a congealed texture and the cold duck was just not doing it for us. We let our server know who said she'd ask the owner about a discount but came out with the full-price bill and no other mention of it. Update: the owner has since corrected this. We're hopeful for our next try!

    Minister Brian B.

    As always showed up early to a meeting with my recent departed brother' son. Needed a breakfast spot- a lil funky, eclectic, and nostalgic but not many vegetarian items, but will taste offerings, home fries, egg white w cheddar cheese he had pancake, egg w cheese, home fries. . Wait staff was accommodating of my early arrival. Water w lime juice, spring sangria was fizzy but good, breakfast was average, but for this and 2 sangria didn't equate to a $61 2 people bill

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    Brenna H.

    This place was so wonderful! I was blown away by the entire experience. It has a very unassuming cafe vibe but the food is amazing and elevated for sure! Also the drinks were to die for! I really got way more than I bargained for here. My favorite thing was the chorizo fries. The service was also great. Would come here for brunch anytime.

    Caramel Apple French Toast with Sausage
    Cleo P.

    The Silver Queen Cafe is a quaint hidden gem. Reservations are best since there aren't many tables but what is there is clean and well decorated. The staff is welcoming and knowledgeable about the drink specials and menu options. We ordered the caramel apple French toast and the shrimp and grits. The French toast was light, fluffy, and full of warming spices. The sweetness of the cooked apples was an excellent compliment to the spices within the sausage. The shrimp and grits came with a variety of flavors. The vinegary bite of the greens with the smooth grits and well seasoned shrimp made for a delectable bite. The strawberry lemonade was fresh and a welcome palate cleanser. Im excited to return to try more of the menu.

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    Nice cute eclectic atmosphere w/ a unique menu . The food was great drinks on point .

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    Tastefull and cute! Small restaurant with. Lot of flavor and good options. Try the Burger, the Burrata and the pumpkin cheesecake

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    Food tasted good and well prepared. Definitely higher end. A little above my budget for breakfast but nice for a special occasion.

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    Dinner here has always been a treat. Now with the bar, more delicious options are available for stopping in anytime.

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    Cozy, cute with great food and friendly service! Will be going again. A reservation is recommended.

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    Ask the Community - Silver Queen Cafe

    Any more vegan options.on the menu?

    Nope! I wish. Just that same dumb burrito, which has gotten really old.

    Are there gluten free options?

    I thought they had a fair amount of options for dinner!

    Did you remove duck pizza and duck fries from your menu? I really love them I could only order them once and never see them back in the menu after!

    They are usually on the menu in the fall and winter. For spring and summer we run Maryland Crab Fries and we have a Crab and Shrimp Pizza.

    Carry out available at all?

    Yes

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